Animal Farms

Meet a winemaker and share a meal and his wines with him!

Built between 1861 and 1863 by Baron Albert Emil Otto von Parpart (1813-1869), a former officer in the Prussian royal service. The Baron married Adelheid Sophie Margaritha von Bonstetten (1814-1883) in 1846. Architect Heino Schmieden (1835-1913). Museum of interior furnishings in the Art Nouveau style. The interior has remained unchanged since 1900 – as if time has stood still and the owners might return at any moment. The expansive grounds with native and non-native tree species add an extra charm to the overall experience.

The lakeside promenade in Brunnen is perfect for relaxed walks with magnificent views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.

In the idyllic Schlüsselgärtli, it's not just bees that find blooming oases — our feathered guests also enjoy a cosy home here. A little birdhouse nestled high in the tree invites them to linger and rest.

You can enjoy an unforgettable fondue in the world's oldest electric cogwheel railway carriage (built in 1911).

We board the «Siesta», a semi-catamaran in Solothurn, Switzerland's most beautiful Baroque-style city. On the picturesque cruise to Biel one passes the unique Stork Colony at Altreu, the charming country town of Büren and the Jura mountains. (Cruises mid-May to mi-October).

The mountainside above the Magadino Plain is the perfect place to enjoy a scenic hike. In addition to the breathtaking views, the tour also takes in several impressive sights.

Is Snow White waiting behind the seven mountains? The seven Churfirsten peaks are as magical as a fairytale, and the children of the Toggenburg know what each of them is called. From east to west: Chäserrugg (2,262 m), Hinterrugg (2,306 m), Schibenstoll (2,234 m), Zuestoll (2,235 m), Brisi (2,279 m), Frümsel (2,263 m), Selun (2,205 m). Trails lead to each of them. A particularly popular destination for day trippers is the Chäserrugg, which is easy to reach via two aerial cableways from Unterwasser.

The Goetheanum, the anthroposophical center in Dornach, was the site of the world premiere of Goethe's Faust (Part I and II) in 1938. To this day, Faust is regularly staged in the unconventional building from the 1920s.

Der Sportplatz Lenzerheide verwandelt sich in diesem Winter zum Eisfeld Lenzerheide. Mitten im Dorfzentrum von Lenzerheide lockt es Gross und Klein, in die winterliche Eislandschaft einzutauchen.

Dedicated to the history of timekeeping, the Musée International d'Horlogerie (MIH) is home to more than 4,500 collection pieces, of which 2,700 watches and around 700 wall clocks. The technical, artistic, social and economic aspect of the history of watchmaking is illustrated here in living manner.

Necki is a legendary character inhabiting the Necker Valley. The Mogelsberger Necki frolics in Wilket; Petri of St. Peterzell swims in the Necker River, but Hemberger Hucky gambols in "Salomon's Tempel," a high moorland. Bobo of Brunnadern has his abode in the ancient Choltobel, and Tibby resides in the ruin of Neutoggenburg near Oberhelfenschwil.

The “Funi” (funicular railway), which overhang the Old Town and the river Sarine, is a “technical engineering marvel”, listed as a cultural asset of national importance. This nostalgic railway has been running since 1899 – with no exhaust fumes.

The Fishing Museum in the heart of the Old Town of Zug combines a wealth of information and exhibits in a compact space.

The cheese shop in Leysin is where traditional cheese is handmade under the "Le Leysin" label, using wood fires. The shop also acts as a small museum, presenting unique tools and equipment from a bygone alpine age.

From when they are tiny, children are taught the fundamentals of ski-ing in the spirit of play. The snow garden located in the village is really popular with young kids. The Swiss Ski School's vast experience is also put to the test for their bigger clients, children as well as adults.

The former Studiokino Royal is now home to an unconventional, charming and cultural stage. Included are concerts, theatre, readings, bar and dance evenings, and experimental audiovisual formats.

Young and young-at-heart detectives can solve some tricky puzzles on the Detective-Trail in Wildhaus and find a prize awaiting them in a real treasure chest at the end

Sweet chestnuts, once upon a time an important staple is celebrating a gastronomic revival. On the Chestnut Trail you can find out all about it.

Set right in the heart of Les Crosets, the Superpark offers a variety of routes featuring plenty of creative and playful modules. Our aim is to offer a safe environment where everyone can enjoy themselves, no matter their age or ability.

The cross-border Samnaun-Ischgl ski area boasts a wide range of very diverse ski pistes, with the Swiss part being home to one of the region’s most beautiful ski runs. This panoramic piste takes you from Grivalea to Alp Bella.

Lifestyle is the word. The «DüDü» - as it is lovingly called by the locals - is the most attractive club of Switzerland with a range of innovative and varied events.

The Swiss juicing and fermentation museum (Schweizer Mosterei- und Brennereimuseum) is found on Lake Constance in the canton of Thurgau, which is famous for its apples. The museum, spread over more than 1,000 square metres, portrays the journey from the orchard all the way to the bottle, providing an insight into a fruity past.